Dr. U. S. Krishna Nayak

Batch : 1985
Institute : MCODS, Manipal

Dr. U. S. Krishna Nayak, son of Dr. U. S. Mohandas Nayak and Mrs. Indira M. Nayak, did his graduation (1982) and post-graduation (1985) in Dentistry from KMC College of Dental Surgery, Manipal.

Very few people have defied age and achieved high ranks in their academic and social life at an early age. It is not easy to become a celebrity among the dental fraternity at a young age and become the Dean (Academics) of a reputed Dental College at the same time! He was Dean (Academics) of A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences or ABSMIDS at that time.

Awards received by him include:

1. Karnataka State Rajyothsava Award - 2003

2. Indian Dentist of the Year Award - 2002

3. Rajiv Gandhi Award For Human Excellence - 2002

4. Kuvempu Vishwamana Prashashthi - 2005

5. Jewel of India Award - 2005

6. Bharatiya Chikitsak Ratna Award - 2004

7. Vijayashree Award - 2001

8. National Pride of the Millennium Award - 2000

9. Best Citizens of India Award – 1999

10. Best 'Zonal Regent Award' of "International College of Dentists", India and Srilanka Section - 2007

11. Best Editor Award at National Level (Dental Association) for 3 Consecutive years (2003 - 2006)

12. Best Research Paper Awards at the National Orthodontic Conference - 1995, 2001 & 2007

13. Outstanding Alumni Award of St. Aloysius College Presented - 1994

14. Outstanding Young Person Award presented by Indian Junior Chambers - 1992

15. Best State Branch Secretary Award (IDA) at the National Level (1990-91 & 1991-92)

16. Best Young I.D.A. Member Award at the National Level (DR. Ratan Memorial Award) 1990-91

17. Best Local Branch President Award (IDA) at the State Level (1989-90)

18. Best Local Branch Secretary Award (IDA) at the State & National level (1987 - 88 & 1988 - 89)